Paul vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Ber Rank #35,726

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Ber more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ber mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Paul and Ber boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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